POLICE have today (Wednesday) raided two addresses in Longsight and arrested four men as part of an anti-terrorism operation.

POLICE have today (Wednesday) raided two addresses in Longsight and arrested four men as part of an anti-terrorism operation.

Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Counter Terrorism Unit arrested three men under the Terrorism Act 2000 and a fourth under immigration legislation. Three were arrested on Stockport Road and the fourth was arrested at Hamilton Road.

A GMP spokesman said: "The arrests weee made following information received by police about alleged terrorist activity and of the existence of a potential threat. Public safety is of paramount importance and it has therefore been necessary to take the action today.

"There are no links to any recent incidents or investigations. Six officers made the arrests, and no armed officers were involved. The operation has been carried out to minimise the impact on the local community both as the arrests were made and during searches which are underway at two addresses.

"People living in the area are being kept informed of developments linked to today's operation. Local officers are providing a high-profile presence and will be meeting with the community. "